HIGH SCHOOL
JOIN THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP!
The High School program (grades 9-12)
meets on Sundays at 6:30 PM in the Youth Room.
Click here for current schedule.
See you this Sunday, Feb. 19!
Contact our Youth Minister, Jill, if you have any questions: email or (425) 392-5516 x.226
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(If you are at least 16 years old and in your Junior year of High School please scroll down the page for information about Confirmation preparation beginning in January 2012.)
Events
Bring a snack to share with the group!
Only 8 Tickets Available! $20/Ticket
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Overlake Christian Church | 7:00 PM
Contact Jill to reserve your space!
Coming up this Summer: 
The Steubenville Youth Conference:July 27-29 in Spokane, Washington
Open to all incoming Freshman to graduated Seniors.
Questions? Call or email Jill: (425) 392-5516 x.226
Youth Confirmation
Classes for Confirmation 2012 began
on January 11th, 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
It’s not too late to register!
Contact Jill to sign-up for classes (425) 392-5516 x.226.
We encourage all youth who are at least 16 years old and in their Junior year of High School.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation that celebrates a person’s life in Christ as a fully imitated member of the Church Community. As indicated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The Sacrament of Confirmation is essential for the completion of baptismal grace.” (1285) The point of the Confirmation process is to assist through the power of the Holy Spirit a candidate’s bond with the Church and to make aware the enrichment the individual is graced with the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must profess the faith, be in the state of grace, have the intention of receiving the sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ, both within the ecclesial community and in temporal affairs. (CCC, 1319)
The essential rite of Confirmation is anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism, together with the laying on of the minister’s hand and the words: “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” (CCC, 1320)
When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, its connection with Baptism is expressed, among other ways, by the renewal of baptismal promises. The celebration of Confirmation during the Eucharist helps underline the unity of the sacraments of Christian initiation. (CCC, 1321)
ST JOSEPH REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH CONFIRMATION
The requirements for Youth Confirmation Class at St. Joseph are mandated by the Archdiocese of Seattle. The bishop requires that a student must be at least 16 years old and be in their Junior year of High School.
The Youth Confirmation program requires classes and retreats. Only 3 absences will be excused during the Confirmation program.
The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 18th at 7:00 PM with Archbishop Sartain.
A Candidate must also have a sponsor meeting the following criteria:
1) Is a fully initiated Catholic.
2) Is not the parent of the Confirmation Candidate.
3) Is in good standing with the Church.